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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

One of my kidlit groups was on @cindyschrauben.bsky.social's podcast, Author Peptalk, this wk! We chatted about how our kidlit friends help us along our journeys. Below is a clip. If you like podcasts, consider subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@Cindy-Willi... drive.google.com/file/d/1pJjn...

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The Value of Writing Groups - Heather.mp4

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing) To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 6): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: Annual Valentiny contest, How to Promote on Tiktok, MG craft tips, more. Thanks @debbiefong.com for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Jennifer Butts for the PB giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (2/6/26)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 24/12/2025

POLL: Who bought or received bookish gifts this holiday season? (Psst: buying a bookish gift for yourself totally counts)

Four-panel comic of a child sitting by a decorated Christmas tree with wrapped gifts. Panel 1 text: “I love our Christmas tree.” Panel 2 text: “I love the scent, the decorations, the nostalgia.” Panel 3 text: “But most of all…” Panel 4 shows the child smiling with text: “I love all the book-shaped gifts with my name on them!” Art by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Have questions about children's publishing? Check out my interview with @cindyschrauben.bsky.social! I had so much fun chatting with her! youtu.be/1Dd_fEyop1Q?...

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Critical Statistics from Published Authors. What You Need to Know with Hannah Holt.

YouTube video by AUTHOR PEP TALK PODCAST Cindy Williams Schrauben

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AAAAHH-lex Plante 🐀👑 @aplante.com · 26/11/2025

won't have em for this weekend, but i've been getting a few more people at my table than I'd like lately asking *very pointedly* if i drew everything myself, so i designed a new sticker this afternoon that will hopefully quell some of those concerns. #art

an illustrated sticker design in bright colours

a "no parking anytime" sign, but half the letters have faded away to read "NO AI ANYTIME" and the no parking symbol has been spray painted to with a dripping red circle crossing out black dripping AI letters

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I will be interviewing the editor Adam Blackman soon on my YouTube channel Author Pep Talk. What would you like to know? Post your questions below or send me a DM.

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Cheryl A. Johnson @cherylajohnson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Tuesdays in the publishing world are a BIG DEAL! It's the day new books are sent out into the world. Two Critical Friends (aka critique partners) are celebrating their books and each one deserves its own post. #picturebookrecommendation #picturebook @cindyschrauben.bsky.social

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (10/31/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯 Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚 And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋 youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared

YouTube KidZuko clips of the first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow. Both of the clips have over 400,000 views each

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Thank you @cindyschrauben.bsky.social - I had a lot of fun chatting with you yesterday about the importance of joining creative communities. youtu.be/aIkU6abeIb4?...

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Author Peptalk - Creating For Kids is a Team Sport with Author & Co-Founder of kidlit411, Sylvia Liu

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Do you want to create books for kids? Join The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators @scbwi.bsky.social Today on Author Pep Talk I chat with @Jodi McKay the Co-Regional Advisory for @scbwi-mi.bsky.social about all things kids books and how this organization can help. Link in comments.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 07/10/2025

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day? Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Thanks for having me on the author panel today! I had a great time with @berrietr.bsky.social @cindyschrauben.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social & Brentom Jackson! If you reg. but missed the live event, a replay is coming soon! #kidlit #authorevent #individuality #SEL @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I am excited to announce that my YT channel Author PepTalk will launch on October 1. My first guest is @shannonisteaching As most of you know, Shannon is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach, and award-winning children’s book author. Please subscribe. Link in first comment.

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I'm starting a YouTube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #WritingCommunity and help you publish that book. #AuthorPeptalk - weekly #videos on everything #writing, #publishing & #marketing. #interviews #TIPS #chats Share & comment with topic ideas. Link below

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I'm starting a #youtube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #writingcommunity . Author Peptalk will provide weekly videos on everything #writing #publishing and #marketing for #writers . #Authors #agents and #publishers will share #tips #stories #reviews Please share topic idea below

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

If you are a traditionally published author or illustrator from any of these states or a Canadian province and would like to be included in this annual list for #teachers and #librarians send me a message.

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

@kidlitchat.bsky.social What a great discussion. Lots to add to my TBR. It's so interesting to see the variety

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Is part of your vision for the new year to improve your craft?

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Kristy Acevedo @kristyacevedo.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

It works!

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I don't know who needs hear this, but if you're using Google to search just add
-ai to the end of your search and the Al summary won't appear

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

#kidlit #kidlitmegafeed For accountability, I'm starting a Writing Craft Book Club (1 book/month, discussion on SM, 1/month chat via SM or Zoom, replay, guests) Questions: Any interest? Which platform? I like Bsky, but need a live function (so Bsky + Zoom?). Only kidlit or open to all #writers?

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Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

#KidLitChat So many thanks to @gregpincus.bsky.social @bonnieadamson.com @debbieohi.com @boringstorybook.com and @brianlarossa.com for all their spearheading of this platform. They made it easier to navigate this new platform in so many ways.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Books. When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it. Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #literacy #libraries #librarians

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Brandon T. Snider @brandontsnider.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Looking for LIBRARIAN & TEACHER Starter Packs. I think I want to do a big book giveaway for the holidays. 😊

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 20/11/2024

#BlueSkyTips for newcomers: If you want people to follow you back, fill out your bio & make at least one post. I've already been duped a few times by imposter accts so (unless I know for sure you are who you say you are) I'm. not following back blank bio accts. publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/us...

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

#kidlitchat. Yes, jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Found this at an antique store for a dollar. Didn't realize it was signed until I got home 😲

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Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Super helpful tutorial if you’re new to BlueSky and planning to join us for tonight’s #KidLitChat at 9pm EST.

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Anti-book ban legislation has been proposed in Michigan. I had a chance to look at the proposals from the state library association months ago and they're GOOD. Michigan may join several other states in being an anti-book ban leader soon. www.wnem.com/2024/11/13/m...

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Michigan Library Association backs proposed bills about book banning procedure

New state legislation is aiming to standardize how residents can request libraries to remove books and materials.

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A. W. Prihandita | Anselma @awprihandita.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

As a writing studies person & academic (😬), I’ve honestly felt embarrassed & disappointed at how some teacher-scholars seem inclined to make peace w/ AI, trying to teach it rather than calling it out as fundamentally unethical. But here’s an article arguing for resistance & not giving an inch.

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Burn it down: a license for AI resistance (opinion)

Resistance is not futile, Melanie Dusseau writes.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 17/11/2024

Fake agent alert thread! 🧵Beware of Michele W. Chew, proprietor of the inventively-named Literary Agent (or Literary Agency or Our Literary Agency, depending on what page of the website you're on) Nothing says professional like Wix (1) vicfiyin2003.wixsite.com/literary-agent

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Bookstores make 25% of their yearly income during the holiday season. #authors Let's celebrate our favorites.

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hi! I'm Cindy. I am a children's book author, speaker, and growth mindset/SEL cheerleader. THIS COULD BE YOU (Kirkus starred review) HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART (coming in 2025. I'm excited for a new positive place to connect and learn.

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 17/07/2024

Today I am reminded of #randomactsofkindness that my daughter carried out years ago. Hannah would visit the self-help section of the bookstore and choose a copy. She wrote short inspirational messages and happy doodles, hiding it in the book. I wish I knew how many she touched. Spread #kindness

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Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author @cindyschrauben.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

The READ ACROSS NORTH AMERICA #summerreading list is here. Click the QR to download. Please share and tag #authors and #illustrators . #teachers #illustrators #homeschool #reading #readinglist #kidlit #readingacrossamerica #picturebooks Download list: cindyschrauben.com/product-2/

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